DevOps Engineer

Company Description

PSI is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Originated in Switzerland, PSI is a privately owned, full-service CRO with a global reach, supporting clinical trials across multiple countries and continents. Our reputation for being highly selective about the projects we undertake highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic indications.

At PSI, we foster an environment where a diverse range of colleagues feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive culture is a cornerstone of our success, enabling us to attract and retain top talent globally.

We are not just about conducting clinical trials; we are about building a community where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes across multiple environments.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot system issues using logs, diagnostics, and monitoring tools

Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and Bash

Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment

Configure and maintain web servers (IIS) and support application hosting environments

Deploy, manage, and scale applications in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Build and maintain Docker images, Docker files, and containerized environments

Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and observability solutions (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, etc.)

Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth release cycles and reliable deployments

Contribute to improving system architecture and adopting best DevOps practices

Qualifications

BSc/BA in computer science, software engineering or relevant discipline

Full working proficiency in English

At least 3 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer

Windows and Linux administration skills

Solid understanding of system internals, troubleshooting, and log analysis

Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, load balancing, and SSL/TLS

Proficiency with Git (branching, merging, rebasing) and modern workflows

Experience with Azure DevOps and building CI/CD pipelines

Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)

Helm and cert-manager are a plus

Familiarity with container registries

Experience managing IIS (Nginx/Tomcat is a plus)

Working knowledge of MS SQL for support and diagnostics

Programming/scripting:

Required: .NET (C# / ASP.NET) for understanding application build and deployment processes

Preferred: Node.js to enable development of extensions for Azure DevOps

Nice to have: Python or Go for creating supporting tools and scripts

Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Zabbix)

Understanding of modern architectures: monolith, microservices, event-driven, serverless

Additional Information

Stable, privately-owned company, organically growing since 1995

Opportunities to work remotely in Latvia

Intensive induction program, technical and industry-related trainings for an optimal start and continuous development

Diverse projects that include but are not limited to web and desktop apps, ERP system, BPM system, document management system and more

Friendly and supportive atmosphere in a committed team

International environment, with colleagues around the world

Opportunities to quickly see the results of your work